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For the first time in its history, an Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) is joining the Angeles City Council. This after Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. initiated the creation of one plantilla position for Sanggunian Member in Supplemental Budget No. 4. The Supplemental Budget No. 4 was approved by the City Council, headed by Vice […]
In a move to further support Manila’s elderly, Mayor Honey Lacuna announced that the monthly allowance for senior citizens will be doubled from P500 to P1,000 starting January 2025. Over 200,000 senior beneficiaries are set to receive a total of P3,000 each during the quarterly payout in March 2025. “Iniisip pa lang nila, tayo po […]
The Quezon City Government continues to intensify its cancer initiatives, as part of the city’s celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. QCitizens can avail of free clinical breast examinations and mammograms for women ages 50 years old and above. All 66 health centers offer these services all year round from Mondays to Fridays, 8 AM […]
Surigao City observed its first-ever Arbor Day recently with a large-scale tree-planting activity organized by the Surigao City Environment & Natural Resources Office (ENRO). Themed “Atong Kalasangan, Atong Kaugmaon” (“Our Forests, Our Future”), the event underscored the city’s growing commitment to environmental preservation and sustainability. Over 2,450 trees were planted across two areas. Over 2,450 […]
The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental officially turned over the Solar-Powered Irrigation Project to the Tara Agrarian Reform Cooperative in Barangay Carabalan, Himamaylan City. Fifth District Board Member Rita Gatuslao, who represented Governor Bong Lacson, led the turnover ceremony in the presence of Himamaylan City Mayor Raymund Tongson, Vice Mayor Justin Gatuslao, and OIC Provincial […]
Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. sent personal greeting cakes to 67 public schools in Angeles City in celebration of Teachers’ Day, as a way of recognizing the invaluable contributions of educators in shaping the future of Angeleño youth. On his behalf, the Gender and Development Office headed by Mina Cabiles, and Angeles City Barangay Outreach […]
With the rainy season in full swing, the Quezon City local government has launched the “Tanggal Bara, Iwas Baha” Program, tapping the city’s 142 barangays to augment the flood mitigation efforts of both the city and national governments. Under the program, Mayor Joy Belmonte has directed barangays to prioritize the clean-up of clogged drainage systems, […]
Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson and Pulupandan Mayor Miguel Peña led the groundbreaking ceremony for the rehabilitation and improvement of Pulupandan Public Market Phase 1, located in Brgy. Zone 7. The P32 million project, funded by the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental, has a total floor area of 1,328 sq. m. and will feature two […]
Senator Win Gatchalian together with Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan, Samar 2nd Legislative District Representative Reynolds Michael Tan, Catbalogan Mayor Dexter Uy, DepEd Assistant Regional Director Ronelo Firmo, Catbalogan City Schools Division Superintendent Carmela Tamayo, graced the inauguration of the Eastern Visayas Regional Science High School recently. In his message, Gatchalian said, “We acknowledge the role […]
Nineteen female graduates earned a degree in Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship under the Quezon City government’s “No Woman Left Behind” program for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). The graduation ceremony, held at Camp Karingal, was attended by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, Justice Undersecretary Margarita Gutierrez, Gender and Development Council Secretary Janete Oviedo, QC Jail […]